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This course covers vector algebra, orthogonal coordinate systems, static electric fields produced by discrete and continuous charge distributions, Gauss's law, divergence and divergence theorem, electrostatic potential and potential difference, gradient and conservative fields, energy stored in electrostatic fields, current and current density, continuity of current, conductors and their properties, conductor-free space interface, method of images dielectrics, dielectric-dielectric interface, dielectric-conductor interface, resistance and capacitance, Laplace's and Poissons equations, separation of variables, Biot-savart law, Amper's law, Curl law and Stocke's theorem. The course also looks at magnetic flux and magnetic flux density, vector magnetic potential, magnetic materials, magnetostatic Boundary conditions, inductance and mutual inductance, Maxwell's equations for static fields in differential and integral forms.
